Hammers Get... Lucky?

Team, I really like our team. For better or for worse, we seem to have come to terms with the fact that winning every night is not terribly realistic - see: the general consensus following last night's relaxed albeit competitive loss was "that was a fun game." Hopeully no one is frustrated at this. Personally, it suits me just fine, especially when the games follow the same spirit and effort as last night. We have the cheering and the exercise and the social aspects of this whole "rec sports" thing down, and are working to iron out the wrinkles in our actual game. Soon, my pretties, soon.

Sincere kudos to everyone on their effort: Sandy's diving catches and Aimee's diving near-catches, tenacious D from both Nick "Big Boy" McGrath and Jean "D-Jean" Pelletier, good cuts from all of the female contingent - including new Hammer Marie (welcome!) and Diedre in her first game out this year, etc. This one was winnable, and with a few more breaks I'm sure we would have come out victorious (sorry if I sound like a broken record). Lion's Head Kinda-Pink Big Boy Sandwich Players of the Game go to Jean and Aimee for completing a perfect mid-range hammer pass - 'twas a thing of beauty.

In conclusion, here are some little known facts about Hippos:
- Hippos kill 2,900 people annually in Africa;
- The Hippo is the most dangerous animal in all of Africa;
- Hippos can weigh up to 8,000 pounds;
- A Hippo can gallop 18 mph;
- Hippos have been known to upset boats for no reason and bite the passengers with their huge, sharp teeth;
- Hippos are aggressive, unpredictable and have no fear of humans;
- The term "hippo" is short for hippopotamus;
- Contrary to urban lore, hippos do not engage in frenzied competition for white marbles; and
- Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 now looks like this:

Until next week Hammers!
-AA